Re: What to call the RSS file

["Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@hotmail.com>]

> Agreed. I was just pointing out the dynamic nature.

Good, then should we consider addressing these as individual items?

1. file extension

Something to aid less-than-intelligent systems like filesystem 
managers and browsers in handling syndicated content.  There are lots 
of different formats (RSS, NewsML, PRISM, OCS).  Is lumping them all 
into one filesystem extension advisable?  Or would this incur the 
hassles seen when different programs fight over the handling?  Is it 
likely that different feed formats would require redirection into 
different local programs?

2. MIME type

Many of the same issues for filesystem extension apply.  An 
additional issue is adding the types to the delivering server.

3. Namespace handling

I'm no expert here but I'm aware this is an issue.


Is it possible to address these individually while paying attention 
to the needs of the others?  As in, can we pick one at a time and 
keep things moving forward?

-Bill Kearney